Executive Level 1

Executive Level 1
- $116,418 - $132,777
- Canberra ACT (Ngunawal Country), Melbourne VIC (Naarm), Brisbane QLD (Meanjin)

There are two Affirmative Measures Indigenous roles currently available in the Indigenous, Inclusion & Diversity Section, and the possibility of additional HR Generalist roles in the near future (you will have 3 role options when applying):
**The Assistant Director - Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)**
The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Assistant Director plays a crucial role in advancing reconciliation within the Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) and contributing to advancing organisational cultural growth. Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of Health’s Stretch RAP.
- Manage a small team, providing guidance and support to ensure best work practices.
- Cultivate strong relationships both internally and external to the Department.
- Being accountable for milestones and key deliverables as part of this unique and exciting project.
- Establish mechanisms to monitor the progress and impact of the RAP, regularly evaluating outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports and updates on the status of the RAP implementation, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future actions.
- Develop deliver educational programs and resources to increase awareness and understanding of reconciliation among staff, stakeholders, and the broader community.
- Deliver high-level briefs, minutes or other documents to the Executive, and Diversity Champions.
- Analyse, interpret, and evaluate Inclusion data for various sources.
- Contribute to Branch and Division culture and adherence to the APS Values and Code of Conduct.
- Other duties in line with the EL1 Work Level Standard as directed.

Desirable - ability to undertake cultural and kinship mens' care (mens business) and consultation

**The Assistant Director - Indigenous Liaison Unit**
This role supports Health’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) workforce to safely work and thrive in a dynamic work environment, by providing advice and being a conduit between staff and the organisation, particularly relating to employment matters, and by providing sound cultural expertise that will drive initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace for all staff.

The Indigenous Liaison Officer is an Indigenous HR practitioner whose duties includes, but not limited to:

- Providing Cultural and Kinship care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Creating and fostering partnerships with community organisations and internally to strengthen the Departments Cultural Capability.
- Supporting implementation of Health’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of culturally appropriate initiatives and strategies that support Health’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.
- Supporting our National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network (NATSISN) and Indigenous Champions.
- Assisting the promotion of Indigenous days of significance.
- Representing Health at APS and external meetings and forums.

**Human Resources Assistant Director - People Branch**
- Provide a broad range of support, analysis, systems and solutions to our departmental customers and stakeholders.
- Oversee the development of, and promote existing and new HR Policies, procedures and programs targeting specific business areas where required.
- Drive productive outcomes and facilitate workforce conversations with Senior Executives.
- Engage and collaborate with HR and corporate stakeholders to design and deliver cost effective, innovative and integrated business solutions.
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external clients, service providers and stakeholders.
- Provide excellent customer service to our departmental customers and stakeholders.
- Promote a positive, safe, inclusive and diverse culture in the department.